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Pills for Retention of Urine

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Wirtzung

Herb Name
Celery seed
Saltpeter
Madder
Juniper berry
Asarabacca
Ammi
Fennel seed
Indian Spikenard
Bitter Almonds
Melon seed

Cantharides prepared *

Gum Ammoniacum
Latin
Apium graveolens
Potassium nitrate
Rubia tinctorum
Juniperus communis
Asarum europeum
Ammi majus
Foeniculum vulgare
Nardostachys jatamansi
Prunus amygdalus amara
Citrullus vulgaris

Cantharidum
Dorema ammoniacum
Amount








10 drams each
5 drams
1⁄2 dram
1 1⁄2 dram


* Cantharides are prepared by removing their wings and legs.

Preparation:
Dissolve the gum in wine, add the rest in fine powder and form pills the size of peas.

Function:
Strongly promote Urine, clears Cold and Damp, opens Obstructions, relieves Pain

Use:
1. Obstructed Urine from Cold and Damp
2. Urinary retention from Kidney Yang deficiency

Dose:
3 pills

Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose
2. Not suitable for long-term use
3. Avoid in Kidney Yin de
ficiency or Heat diseases
4. Not for use in Pregnancy


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